Install A Shower Base Tile Walls

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

Install a shower base tile walls.

Mark the locations of all studs along the top edge of the backer board. How to install tiled shower walls with a prefab base place a sheet of cement backer board against the studs starting with one inside corner. In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. If so adjust your layout to have wider tile on the sides.

Once demolition of the old tile is complete install a cement backer board in the shower area image 1. Center a tile horizontally along the length of the wall and do a quick dry fit to make sure you don t have a lot of tiny tile at the end of the rows. Install a 4 mil plastic vapor barrier according to manufacturer instructions just above the shower pan before installing the cement backer board. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.

For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top. How to install tile in a bathroom shower step 1. Smooth the cut edge. Use a starter board as.

Screw the backer board to the studs with cement. Plan your design layout in panels increments of three horizontal rows of tile. The tiles come in different sizes. Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall ours is 82 long to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out.